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Griffith's Experiment

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Which of the following pathogens cause the disease pneumonia?

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Salmonella typhi

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S strain of Streptococcus pneumoniae

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S and R strains of Streptococcus pneumoniae

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Plasmodium vivax

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Solution

The correct option is B
S strain of Streptococcus pneumoniae

Live S strain bacteria of the species Streptococcus pneumoniae are pathogenic, and can cause pneumonia.

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